Purpose and Importance of Policy Studies in Politics
9 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which statement about public problems is accurate?

  • All public problems are acted on by the government.
  • Government never plays a role in solving public problems.
  • Not all public problems are acted on by the government. (correct)
  • Most problems are solved by the government.

    • What role does government play in solving big problems, according to Bill Gates in the text?

  • Government has no involvement in solving big problems.
  • Government provides resources to ensure solutions reach those in need. (correct)
  • Government plays a minor role in solving big problems.
  • Government only defines problems but does not provide solutions.

    • How are problems and demands treated in the policy process, based on the text?

  • Problems and demands are constantly being defined and redefined. (correct)
  • Problems remain static in the policy process.
  • Policymakers never define problems for others.
  • Policymakers are always faced with given problems.

    • How does the text suggest poverty is manmade?

    <p>Through a failure in public policy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should political scientists study public policy?

    <p>To understand the linkages between socioeconomic forces, political processes, and public policy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main reasons for studying public policy according to the text?

    <p>To achieve desired goals through scientific study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is factual knowledge considered important in prescribing for the ills of society?

    <p>It helps in identifying the best policies to achieve desired ends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major challenge faced in public policy today?

    <p>Determining when and how the world has changed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is an exclusive focus on institutions' processes or behaviors considered inadequate according to the text?

    <p>Because it is perceived as dry, irrelevant, and amoral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Comparative Studies of Policy Formulation Processes
    18 questions

    Comparative Studies of Policy Formulation Processes

    SmartConnemara5890 avatar
    SmartConnemara5890
    Unión Europea y Política Exterior
    18 questions

    Unión Europea y Política Exterior

    LuminousConnotation avatar
    LuminousConnotation
    Evaluación de Políticas Públicas
    10 questions

    Evaluación de Políticas Públicas

    AppropriateIridium avatar
    AppropriateIridium
    Analisi Energetica e Politica Energetica
    12 questions

    Analisi Energetica e Politica Energetica

    AdequateRadium avatar
    AdequateRadium
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser